External skimmer plumbed outside?

[Gp!]

So I have been thinking on my planned layout and the space I have set aside for the sump and equipment is going to be pretty tight. It's looking like probably too tight for comfort. I am thinking about adding a weatherproof enclosure and plumbing some things outside.

As long as I use a feed pump that can handle the distance and head pressure, I won't have problems with the external skimmer will I?

 

[biecacka]

Where do you live? Could temperature fluctuations impact the equipment or the water?

Corey

 

[Gp!]

Georgia. Hot and cold. I think insulation will be sufficient to prevent freezing?

The sump closet has AC so I think water temperature should be fine. I could add a chiller if it becomes an issue. Been thinking about adding one for peace of mind if the AC went out but that isn't exactly common.

 

[biecacka]

That’d work!

Corey

 

[Gp!]

So no issues with an external skimmer as long as I size the water pump appropriately? I've never used one before and that's what it seems like but I figured I'd check for someone who knows :)